We are in need of African American Pediatricians for Advocacy Against Flavored Tobacco, Including Menthol 

As you may have seen in recent Newsletters, we are strong advocates against vaping and flavored tobacco, and have joined the LA Families Fighting Flavored Tobacco, led by Larry Tramutola (Political strategist leader in the San Francisco flavored tobacco ban). As the ordinances banning flavored tobacco in LA City and LA County come to a vote, the big tobacco companies are supporting a large group of African American citizens of Los Angeles to defend their right to have access to flavors, especially menthol.  

As a historical fact, this is the same thing that happened in 2009 when all tobacco flavored cigarettes were banned, with the exception of menthol (Financially compensated African Americans defending menthol).

The proposed bans in LA City and LA County would ban all flavored tobacco, including menthol.  

The office of Larry Tramutola is requesting a list of African American physicians who may be contacted to either make statements during upcoming City Council Meetings, and/or provide interviews on and off camera. Also see below for details about attending the City Council hearing on November 13th, and writing letters of support. 

Please help us protect all children from the dangers of flavored tobacco.